This page contains links to DVA policy, issued as Advisory notes or Commission guidelines, relating to SOPs.
Advisory notes
01 of 2016 Application of the potable water factor
02 of 2008 Newson – relating SOP factors to service – timing and other requirements*
01 of 2008 Cessation of smoking and inflammatory bowel disease
01 of 2007 Malignant neoplasm of the prostate and animal fat
08 of 2004 Benjamin – diagnosis – role of SOPs
04 of 2003 Kattenberg – material contribution to SOP factor minimum requirements
02 of 2003 Stoddart – severe stressors and perception of threat
13 of 2000 Metastatic neoplasms – primary site unknown
07 of 1999 Inability to obtain appropriate clinical management
06 of 1999 Helicobacter pylori infection
* but also note Knight v Repatriation Commission [2010] FCA 1134 on cessation of passive smoking exposure
Commission guidelines
CM7014/MRCC 181 Guidelines for psychiatric compensation claims
CM5542 of 2005 Application of S120 of the VEA – following the Deledio Federal Court case
CM5030 of 1999 Smoking and alcohol related conditions and military service (VEA only)